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DV12 LNT

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,692 mi
Last recorded92,692 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LNT
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 92,692 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 86,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front low ball joint has slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front inner edge of tyre has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 80,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front low ball joint has slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 73,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front drop-link dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside front side repeater 1/2 functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front inner cv-boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside front side repeater lens defective (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre slightly cracking perishing ( on side walls ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,459 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 56,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 48,562 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 48,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,954 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,340 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,465 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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DV12 LNT is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 73,665 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV12 LNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV12 LNT is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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